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Misguided Ban on Chinese Drones: Risking American Lives
In the rugged Utah mountains, where weather conditions can change rapidly, the Weber County Sheriff Search and Rescue team relies on drones to locate lost individuals swiftly and efficiently. These drones, equipped with thermal cameras, enable the team to carry…
Grounded: The Debate Over Banning DJI Drones in the U.S.
U.S. Lawmakers Consider Banning DJI Drones Amid National Security Concerns In a move that could ground the fleet of DJI drones across the country, U.S. lawmakers are weighing an FCC ban on the China-based drone manufacturer. This potential ban comes…
Zipline Drones Poised for Takeoff in US Cities
Delivery Drones Set to Revolutionize Urban Logistics In a recent interview with IEEE Spectrum’s Stephen Cass, Zipline co-founder and CTO Keenan Wyrobek shared exciting updates on the company’s expanding drone delivery operations. Zipline, known for its successful medical supply deliveries…
The Rise of U.S. Drones Amid Anti-China Sentiment
In the heart of Utah, a small drone factory is experiencing a resurgence amidst growing anti-China sentiment. Teal Drones, founded by George Matus in 2015, has shifted its focus from consumer drones to military and government contracts in order to…
Draper Couple Warns Community About Suspicious Drone Encounter
Invasion of Privacy Raises Concerns A Draper couple, Drew and Lorene Joosten, are alerting their neighbors after a disturbing incident involving a drone outside their home. The drone, with its green lights pointed towards their windows, hovered for about two…
DJI Drone Ban – Who Is On YOUR Side? AUVSI?
AUVSI’s Stance on Banning Chinese DJI Drones Now, AUVSI does not, and I repeat, does not support efforts that would bring about an immediate ban on Chinese drones. Michael Robbins, Co-CEO AUVSI Someone has some explaining to do. On February…
Drone News: DJI Release Leaks, AUVSI’s Stance on Drone Bans, & an Update on the NFL Drone Flight
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update This week, we have three exciting stories for you: a new DJI release, controversy involving AUVSI, and an update on the individual who flew a drone over an NFL game in Maryland. Let’s dive…
The Truth Uncovered: AUVSI’s Real Stance on DJI Drone Ban
The DJI Drone Ban Controversy at Hand In the realm of drone advocacy and legislation, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) stands as a towering influence, guiding the trajectory of drone policy in the United States. However, recent…
Arctech Charge Unveils the BCS-M136 for Improved Battery Care
A Leap Forward in Battery Technology In a significant advancement for battery care technology, Arctech Charge has proudly announced the completion of its Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract with AFWERX Agility Prime. The Utah-based company has delivered…
Aerial Rescue: Drone Delivers S.O.S. from Snow-Strapped Photographer
An Unexpected Visitor Brings a Cry for Help In a remarkable tale of technology meeting human kindness, a photographer, Brian Telford, trapped in snow near Fairview, Utah, was rescued after sending an SOS via his drone. This unusual incident not…
Drone News: US Government Gone Wild
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. This is the “Government Gone Wild” edition. That’s right, we’ve got three more bills from Oklahoma, Missouri, and Utah, which actually has two bills, that would restrict drone operation. So we decided to…
Drone Hits a Robinson Helicopter, 2024 American Security Drone Act, and a Drone Rescue
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week: a drone hit a Robinson R44 helicopter – not good. The 2024 NDAA was signed with the American Security Drone Act, also not very good.…